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VMware Boomerang: A mini vSphere Client
Boomerang, a VMware fling, is a pared down vSphere Client for basic VM tasks. It’s a neat utility, but it could use a few improvements.
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Getting started with VMware vShield 5
The newest version of VMware’s security suite offers a variety of new features. VMware vShield 5 improves upon the many components that make up this product family.
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VMware storage management in vSphere 5: VSA, VMFS, VASA
VMware vSphere 5 storage enhancements include the vSphere Storage Appliance, expansion of the file system and increased integration with VMware-Aware Storage APIs.
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View 5 Persona Management: Controlling user profiles
VMware View 5 arrived with Persona Management, a feature that allows greater control over user profiles during login and logoff.
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Benefits and challenges of upgrading to VMware Fusion 4
VMware Fusion 4 offers a new interface and the ability to virtualize the OS itself. But not everyone loves the new look, and there are issues running certain VMs.
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Week2: The VMTN Subscription Movement
An update on what is going on in the second week of the VMTN Subscription Movement.
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Upgrading to Workstation 8: Requirements, installation
With all the new features of VMware Workstation 8, lots of customers are deciding to upgrade from Workstation 7. We walk you through the VMware Workstation upgrade process.
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Nested virtualization with VMware Fusion 4
Nesting VMs is like having a dream within a dream. With VMware Fusion 4, you can run a 64-bit nested VM in other hypervisors inside Fusion.
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Getting to know Storage DRS and VMware HA in vSphere 5
VMware vSphere 5 storage enhancements include Storage DRS for improved load balancing and new storage heartbeat monitoring in VMware HA.
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Active Directory integration with VMware user accounts
You can connect Active Directory users to an ESXi host using existing VMware user accounts. Active Directory integration makes host management simpler.
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VMTN Subscription – Signs of Movement
Current debate about the VMTN subscription.
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VMTN Thoughts
I recently tried to trigger a grass roots campaign to try and see if VMware would be receptive to re-introducing the old VMTN subscription.
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Copying VMware Workstation 8 VMs to ESXi
With VMware Workstation 8, it’s easy to copy a virtual machine from to an ESXi host. In just a few steps, you’ll create a VM copy ready for production.
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VMware MVP and the emerging mobile virtualization era
Mobile virtualization is taking hold, and VMware MVP allows IT pros to access work and personal data on one device. But the platform still has its limitations.
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VMware Workstation 8 overview
VMware Workstation 8 has an improved interface, 64-bit operating system support, and better integration with vSphere. Check out the new features to see if you should upgrade.
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Credit Crunch 2.0 and Virtualization 2.0
Piece about the current economy uncertainty we are facing - and its impact or not on the world of virtualization.
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VMware vCenter Operations 101: Performance monitoring
With VMware vCenter Operations, you can glean capacity, health and workload information through virtualization performance monitoring.
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Can vCloud Director 1.5 break cloud adoption barriers?
VMware vCloud Director has evolved, but wariness around cloud adoption is keeping customers from diving into VMware’s IaaS offering.
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Customizing user accounts to boost ESXi host security
To improve ESXi host security, you can create new VMware user accounts with specific permissions. Don’t just stick with the ESXi defaults.
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VMware Auto Deploy: ESXi installation made easy
Installing ESXi is time consuming, but you can automate the ESXi installation and configuration process with VMware Auto Deploy in vSphere 5.
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Analyzing VMware's cost for an SMB deployment
The free VMware vSphere Hypervisor might seem like the perfect virtualization tool for SMB IT. But spending the money for vSphere Essentials pays off.
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Five VMware test lab ideas for your home setup
These tips will help you build everything from a starter VMware home lab to a vTARDIS vSphere lab or one that can host vCloud Suite.
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Understanding VMware operating system-specific packages
With VMware virtualization, kernel updates can cause Linux virtual machines to fail, unless a VMware OSP keeps the kernel and drivers in sync.
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How to find ESXi compatibility outside of VMware's HCG
If a server isn't on the hallowed VMware Hardware Compatibility Guide, that doesn't mean it won't support ESXi. But it's a tough road to verification.